Pontiac Lake Recreation Area

Pontiac Recreational Area is an amazing place to go out with friends or by yourself. It has a decent sized beach, a great nature trail and tons of scenic sites. The beach is perfect for a picnic, lots of tables and barbecues on the grass. There’s a dog park and fishing piers. This is my go to area for walks or to watch the sunset.

Took the trail to the Scenic Overlook. Afterwards, found one tick on me and several on the dog. They do have ample signage warning of ticks in the area. The brush at the Scenic Overlook is overgrown and needs to be trimmed, so one can see the lake and the fence needs to be fixed. Between the shooting range and close proximity to the airport, this park felt noisy to me. The public use areas and bathrooms seem to be clean and well maintained. The nature is beautiful.

I love this park!! So many trails and options. However, I will say that the atmosphere in the dog park has turned gloomy. Too many negligent people with out of control and aggressive dogs here now. No respect...I do HIGHLY recommend this park overall though, just skip the dog park and opt in for a trail!! We'll worth it!

It's not a destination campground but it is nice enough. The playground is not a playground. It is two swings. Roads coming in and inside the campground are not maintained. Pretty rough. A few overgrown trees that I had to drive on the grass to avoid along with low branches. I'm in a 44' fifth wheel and I navigated ok but it was still tight with the overgrowth. 50amp site was great on 124.

A great place for family time at either rhr campground side vs day use side with the beach. Campground has a lot of variety of campsite size and hook ups. Bathrooms are well kept but a little on the older side (seems like). Downside, very little extra parking. In between sections so many miles of heavily wooded trails to choose from. Day use side is HUGE with ample parking, picnic spots and plenty of beach. Beach is very clean and lots of frontage for swimming. Awesome for large families.